Mercedes-Benz To Stamp Its Dominance With New GLE On Jan 28

• Prices for the GLE are expected to start from Rs 90 lakh (on-road).
• Expected features include MBUX infotainment, four-zone climate control and AIRMATIC air suspension.
• It will be offered with three BS6-compliant powertrains: two diesel and one petrol.
• Bookings are currently open for a token amount of Rs 5 lakh.

Mercedes-Benz India is all set to launch the 2020 GLE premium SUV on January 28. This is in line with our earlier report where we had said that the GLE would be launched just ahead of Auto Expo 2020. Bookings for the 2020 GLE are open for a token of Rs 5 lakh and it is expected to be priced around Rs 90 lakh (on-road). 

The 2020 GLE is rounder and sleeker than its predecessor. The front-end comes with traditional design elements like the twin-slat grille and Mercedes’ twin eyebrow DRLS. In profile, the premium SUV takes plenty of design influence from the 2020 GLS SUV. Moving on to the rear, the new GLE comes with sleek LED tail lamps. 

The dashboard gets a twin-screen set-up, which looks like a single slab of glass when the displays are turned off. We also expect the infotainment unit to feature the brilliant MBUX infotainment system.  

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Expected features include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Burmester sound system, 4-zone climate control, AIRMATIC air suspension, active parking assist,  cruise control, as well as powered front seats with memory function. Expected safety features include 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, park assist, electronic stability program, a 360-degree camera as well as front and rear parking sensors.

Thanks to a leaked document, we know that the 2020 GLE will be offered with three BS6 compliant powertrains: two diesel and one petrol. Here’s a detailed spec table:

Mercedes’s 4MATIC all-wheel drive system and 9-G TRONIC automatic transmission will be offered  as standard with all three powertrains. 

The new GLE will also be showcased at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020. Its primary rivals include the BMW X5 and Audi Q7.